(BPT) - The holidays are approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about what you'll give your loved ones. This year, go beyond traditional presents and give your friends and family a thoughtful gift with a lasting impact.
For over three decades, World Vision — a Christian humanitarian organization — has helped redefine what holiday giving looks like. Through its annual World Vision Gift Catalog, the organization offers meaningful gifts that help meet real needs and equip children, families and communities with resources to help lift themselves out of poverty.
From handcrafted gifts featured by celebrity supporters to donations that enable sustainable, community-led solutions, these creative gift ideas will make your loved ones smile and help others worldwide.
"Faithfully Woven" travel pouch by Melissa Joan Hart
This silk and leather travel pouch, featured by actor, director and producer Melissa Joan Hart, carries beauty and purpose wherever your journey leads. Each pouch's intricate pattern is handwoven by fair-trade artisans in Guatemala.
"Called to Light" brass earrings by Alexa PenaVega
Featured by actor and producer Alexa PenaVega, these brass and cow horn earrings reflect the beautiful contrast of light and dark. Each gorgeous pair is handcrafted by fair-trade artisans in Kenya.
"Patchwork of Promise" Kitenge apron by Kel Mitchell
This vibrant African Kitenge apron, featured by actor, producer and author Kel Mitchell, brings beauty and purpose to everyday moments. Each apron is lovingly handcrafted by fair-trade artisans in Kenya and turns the work of your hands into an act of gratitude and joy.
Gifts That Multiply
When you give to one of World Vision's Gifts That Multiply initiatives, your donation goes farther when combined with corporate product donations and public grants. For example, if you donate to the Lifesaving Healthcare Good initiative, your gift will have five times the impact thanks to public grants, ensuring that more kids get a healthy start and thrive in life. Other initiatives you can fund include hunger relief, disaster relief, food kits for refugees, clothing, school supplies and more.
Give a gift that grows
Some gifts grow over time and can help put a family on the road to self-sufficiency — like a goat! Gifting a goat can make a bigger impact than you may expect. In fact, one healthy dairy goat can provide up to 16 cups of milk a day, providing calcium, protein and other essential nutrients for growing children. Plus, goats are well suited for harsh climates and produce valuable fertilizer for crops and vegetable gardens. Your gift of a goat will be a much-celebrated blessing for a family in need and can even help them make lasting change in their community.
Give a gift with purpose
This year, give a gift that does more. To order from the World Vision Gift Catalog, visit WorldVisionGifts.org or call 1-855-WV-GIFTS (1-855-984-4387). Donate by Dec. 9 for delivery by Christmas.
